Social ride - Werribee river loop.

Take the train to Hoppers Crossing station in time to leave at 9.15 am, the train is due to depart Altona station at 8.58. We will leave Hoppers Crossing and ride to the Werribee river and follow the path along the river to connect the start of the Federation Trail to ride back to Hoppers Crossing station for our return trip home. There will be some on road and you will need to walk your bike through some sections. Should be about 25 km’s.

Contact - Richard [0428 329 450]

Friday March 19.

Social - BUG dinner.

Our first dinner for 2010 will be held in Yarraville, at the Trenta Cucina restaurant in Ballarat Street, corner Simpson Street at 7.00 pm.This restaurant is licenced and is Traditional Mediterranean, Entree $5.00 to $24.00, Main $12.50 to $27.90, Dessert $4.90 to $7.90

Please let us know if you are coming by Friday 12 March 2010 via email to baywestbug@gmail.com.

Sunday March 28.

Social ride - Williamstown to Brighton.

Meet at the information centre, Commonwealth reserve, Nelson Place Williamstowm to leave at 9.00 am. We will follow the path north to catch the Westgate punt to cross the Yarra River. Once on the other side, we will follow the path along the bay to Brighton where we will stop for coffee/lunch. By the time you reach Brighton you will ridden about 20 km’s. You can then choose to return the same way or catch a train back home.

Contact - Belinda [0409 480 195]

Social ride - Altona to Sanctuary Lakes & return.

Meet at Altona pier to leave at 9.00 a.m. to follow the trail to Altona Meadows where we will cross over the new Skeleton Creek bridge to Sanctuary Lakes. We will then follow the road around the Golf course to the cafe on the lake for a coffee and maybe a bite to eat. Our return to back to Altona will be about 20 km’s.

Contact - Allan [0417 594 601]

Sunday 28 February.

Social ride - Hoppers Crossing to Newport.

Take a train to the Hoppers Crossing station in time to leave at 9.00 a.m. From here we will follow the Federation trail to Brooklyn and then on to Newport where we will stop for coffee and cake, about 30 km’s. You can either catch a train home from Newport or if you are feeling fit, ride.

Contact - Allan [0417 594 601]

NOTE -  9.00 a.m. start.

For our first ride for 2010 we will meet at Altona Pier to leave at 9.00 a.m., we’ll ride along the BayWest Trail stopping in at Seddon for a late breakfast or a very early lunch.

It will be about 20 km’s to Seddon, so for all those who have had too much to eat over the past few weeks and have not been on their bike, this should be easy. With the hot days now here, we will leave early to try and beat the heat. If anyone doesn’t wish to ride back to Altona, we can jump on a Metro train at Seddon station.

Contact- Allan [0417 594 601]

For our last ride for 2009, we will meet at Salter’s bike shop, 305 Queen Street, Altona Meadows at 10.00 am to ride to Williamstown for a picnic in the park. We will stop at the Altona pier at approximately 10.30 am for anyone wishing to start there and follow the Bay Trail arriving at the information centre, Commonwealth reserve, Williamstown at approximately 11.30 am where we will find a quiet corner to dine. So pack yourself a gourmet sandwich, platter or whatever you wish and join us for a laid back “ride”.

Anyone wishing to meet us at Williamstown for lunch is also most welcome. If you intend to meet us anywhere other that the start, please let me know so I can keep an eye out so we don’t miss you.

Hope to see everyone on Sunday.

Contact - Allan [0417 594 601]

End of year BUG dinner from 7.00 pm. Italian food, pasta & pizza. BYO only. email to baywestbug@gmail.com if you want to join us or contact Allan on 0417 594 601 (AH).

NOTE - This will replace our monthly meeting.

Sunday 22 November 2009.

We are now meeting in Yarraville @ 11.30 this morning for a coffee with BrimBUG. Meet in Anderson Street near the station,

We will meet at the information centre, Commonwealth reserve, Williamstown and leave at 10.00 am to ride along the Yarra river to the Footscray Road bike paths to Docklands where we will meet and greet other BUG’s from the west over lunch.

NOTE - No trains between Footscray and Werribee and Footscray and Williamstown this weekend.

Contact - Allan.

Meeting at Altona Pier at 7:30am for a brisk ride on roads to Footscray and back. Coffee afterwards (of course!).

Contact - Allan [0417 594 601]

Meeting at Altona Pier at 10am, we’ll ride along the BayWest Trail to Footscray, stopping in at Seddon for a late breakfast or early lunch.

NOTE - No trains running between Footscray and Werribee this Sunday.

Contact- Allan [0417 594 601]

This is a yearly event and we have been asked to provide marshals along the route by Leigh Deprose. For those who don’t remember, it was Leigh’s group that assisted us last year with the Laverton Fun Ride.

It would great if as many members as possible assist on the day. A BBQ and registration is at 12.00 noon and at 1.15 pm the event starts with a 10 km & 22 km bike ride, 6 km walk and a 10 km run starting at Cresser reserve Altona Melway ref: map 55 A11. BBQ lunch and drinks can be purchased from 12.00 noon. It would probably be easier to ride to your marshalling point as all events follow the shared trail, both east and west of the start point.

If you would prefer to participate in the ride/walk/run or want further information go to pedalsonthepath.com. You can download an application form or I can give you one Thursday nights meeting.

There will be a briefing at the Altona Baptist Church hall Sargood Street [next to the Coles car park] at 2.00 pm on Sunday 4^th October 2009, one week prior to the event.

Please let me know as soon as possible if you are able to assist and I will pass this on. We appreciated Leigh’s and his friends help last year, it would be great to reciprocate.

Regards

Allan.

We have arranged a guest speaker for the night, Geoff Mitchelmore has agreed to come along and give us a presentation. Geoff is the founder, president and force behind the “Friends of Lower Kororoit Creek”. Geoff is also largely responsible for getting the shared trail along the creek constructed for cyclists and walkers to enjoy. At one time, this creek was considered a “drain” by the council and other authorities, not anymore. If you want to find out more about this group, check out www.folkc.com.au, you may find some familiar faces in the photos on the home page.

Light refreshments will be provided so come along and support your club and Geoff, and have a chat over a cuppa.

See you all there.